Welcome!

"Faculty Development is both a comprehensive term that covers a wide range of activities ultimately designed to improve student learning, and a less broad term that describes a purposeful attempt to help faculty improve their competence as teachers and scholars."

(Eble & McKeachie, 1985)

The Office of Faculty Development located at 222 Bunnell Building provides professional development opportunities for all faculty at UAF in the areas of teaching, learning, and scholarship. Assistance with teaching, mentoring, promotion & tenure, grant writing, scholarly writing, teaching observations, and instructional technology (through the Office of Information Technology) are some of our programs. We bring national speakers and trainers to campus, conduct training, and maintain a collection of resource materials on these topics, both in the office and at the Rasmuson Library. Regular learning opportunities, panel discussions, and seminars will be held throughout the year for faculty. Although these are mainly designed for new faculty, they are open to all faculty, and can be audio-conferenced to the rural campuses if requested.

The Office is a welcoming place with a table and chairs for relaxation, tea and coffee; a TV/DVD and large screen; and other resources. Faculty are welcome to schedule meetings or brown-bag lunches in the office. There are a variety of teaching & learning resources available for check-out. (See under Resources).

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educational institution and is a part of the University of Alaska system.
UAF does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy or parenthood, genetic code or retaliation.
This policy affects employment policies, as well as the delivery of educational services. Contact information, applicable laws, and complaint procedures are included on UAF's statement of non-discrimination.